It’s a limited edition and is unusually retro for Porsche, but this is the limited edition 911 Sport Classic. It harks back to 911s of old in a gesture to the car’s rather dedicated fanbase. Nods to previous supercars come in the form of the 2.7 RS-inspired ducktail spoiler, Carrera GT-style double bubble roof and those standout 19in alloys of the 1960s and 70s. Also note the bodywork’s double stripes and the new lights front and rear, which help set the Sport Classic apart from its 997 stablemates further.

Under the skin it’s a rear-wheel-drive Carrera S, although its direct injection 3.8-litre flat six gets a 23bhp hike to 403bhp, achieved with tweaks to the intake manifold and engine airflow.  There’s also a specially developed exhaust system, which culminates in split twin tailpipes at the back of the car.  Top speed is 300kph while 0-100kph takes 4.6sec.

The engine is mated exclusively to a short-shift six-speed manual gearbox – no PDK to be seen – while ceramic composite brakes and a limited-slip diff are standard. PASM sports suspension is also fitted, with a 20mm lower ride height. The rear axle’s track width is larger, and is contained in 44mm wider rear bodywork.

If you want a Sport Classic, you’d better like brown and grey; the interior and exterior combination is your only colour choice. The inside is a world of luxury, with woven leather and an abundance of standard equipment (including a 13-speaker BOSE stereo).

Just 250 911 Sport Classics will be made and each will be priced around a whopping $ 230,000.